The outFRONT Group is excited to present our newest listing to hit the market in Tapestry Canyon. Simply put, this gorgeous hillside custom estate awaits at the end of your own cul-de-sac drive. Inviting and pristine, this home is surrounded by your own private preserve of over 3 acres and is the largest lot in Tapestry Canyon. 360 degree mountain views from multiple balconies add to your quiet serenity and knowing that you are HOME. Floor to ceiling windows in both the formal living and dining areas take full advantage of the amazing landscape. This magnificent home has a natural flow throughout and is an entertainers dream. The expansive outdoor living room is complete with sparkling pool, mountain waterfall, fire pit and exterior sound system, creating an atmosphere you never want to leave. The grand foyer with elegant iron circular staircase provides a warm welcome for guests into the formal living area boasting a gorgeous massive stone fireplace. The impressive chef’s kitchen, complete with Viking 6 burner gas range and Proofing feature, Sub-Zero refrigerator, multiple dishwashers and granite will be the envy of all. Other elegant features and appointments include the oval home office with 180 degree views, multiple custom stone fireplaces, travertine flooring, walk-in closets & built in’s in each bedroom, balcony access from 2 bedrooms, bonus room and loft, and theater room. This home is truly a perfect blend of elegance and comfort and is a Tapestry treasure. Offered at $1,699,000, check out the beautiful VIRTUAL TOUR of this property. Contact me today to set up an exclusive private tour of your new home.

The weather may still be warm here in Phoenix, but we are getting closer to Fall. If you are looking for some great festivals or things to do around the valley this season, check out the 71 Fall festivals in metro Phoenix.

Clients always ask me, how much is it going to cost me to close on my new home or on the sale of my existing house? Relatively speaking, closing costs in Arizona, while they may seem high to some, are actually some of the lowest in the Nation. In fact, Bankrate now reports that Arizona has the 8th lowest closing costs in the entire Nation. Average closing costs in the state are running around $2,425. For those wondering if that is because our home prices are low, in fact, the Phoenix area actually is beginning to approach levels seen prior to the recession. What does this mean for you the consumer- If you are looking to buy a new home, then you will have more buying power than someone in another state. If you are a seller then you get to keep more of that equity in your home to use toward your next purchase. For strategies on how to sell your house faster and get more money from the sale or if you are a buyer looking for your next home and wanting to make sure you get the best deal CONTACT ME TODAY. For more on this story check out ARIZONA BOASTS 8th LOWEST CLOSING COSTS ON HOMES.

Whether you are a newcomer to the valley or a long time resident of Phoenix, you know how hot it gets here in the summer. Any by now you are probably looking for some ways to try to stay cool in this heat that don’t involve the pool in your backyard. Check out a few of these fun ideas at Top Ways to Beat the Heat Downtown

Good news for the economy: We’re back to where we were in 2008, at least as far when it comes to consumer confidence and new home sales. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index hit 85.2 in June, its highest level since January 2008. For more on this check out Consumer confidence, new home sales hit highest level in six years.

Good news for Phoenix residents…. 2 of the top 10 cities in the U.S. to raise children are here in the Phoenix metro area. In fact, Scottsdale, AZ came in at #1 in the list and Chandler came in at #4. In addition, out of the top 20 in the list, the Phoenix area actually had 3… Gilbert came in at #14. For more on this story and for the complete list, check out10 Best Cities in U.S. to Raise Children.

Arizona Construction Activity is projected to hit $11.5 Billion in 2014. These are the best numbers in our state since 2008, and a true testament to the rebounded market that we are in. In fact, for April of this year, traditional sales of resale homes in the Phoenix metro area topped out at 90%, while short sales comprised less than 5% and the same for REO/Foreclosure sales as well. On another positive note, the average sales price in the valley of the sun is now over $260,000 in April as well, another good sign of an improved market. For more on the construction story, click here, and if you are looking to buy or sell real estate, look no further, contact me directly today!

If you live in Phoenix or the surrounding area, you know the real estate market has picked up over the past year. All over, you see home prices and values continuing to rise. But did you know that Phoenix was just named #5 on a list of the top 10 Moving Destinations in the U.S.? For more on this, click check out the full story or if you are looking to relocate to the Phoenix metro area, contact me today.